Cai Fan

Cai Fan is a delightful vegetarian Chinese breakfast dish that combines fragrant rice with an assortment of colorful vegetables and aromatic spices. This hearty meal is not only satisfying but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect start to your day.

Ingredients

• Cooked jasmine rice - 300 grams
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, diced
• Green peas - 100 grams, frozen or fresh
• Spring onions - 2, finely chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Chili flakes - optional, to taste

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Stir in the diced carrot and bell pepper, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften.
4. Add the green peas and continue to cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the cooked jasmine rice to the skillet, breaking up any clumps with a spatula.
6. Pour in the soy sauce and sesame oil, mixing well to ensure even distribution.
7. Season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using, stirring for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is heated through.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped spring onions just before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy your vegetarian Cai Fan!

Nutrition

• Calories: 320
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 56 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 9 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals from the variety of vegetables.
• Provides a good source of energy from the carbohydrates in rice.

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